Jonathan Van Ness
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesJonathan Van Ness He takes weight-loss medication to help him deal with binge eating disorder, which, he says, has caused him to gain and lose weight quickly in the past.
Hairdresser and Strange eye The alum, 37, shared in a post via Tik Tok On Wednesday, January 8, he used GLP-1, a class of drugs Includes Ozambik It is used to treat and help with diabetes Weight loss.
According to Cleveland ClinicGLP-1 medications mimic the GLP-1 hormone that the small intestine naturally makes. The hormone slows stomach emptying and increases how full you feel after eating.
“Okay, I have a confession to make. Yes, I am on a GLP-1 or weight loss medication,” Van Ness said in his post. “If you have been following me long enough, you will know that I have gained and lost weight a few times very publicly. And this time in my life, I realized I needed a little extra help.
While Van Ness said he tried taking the drug as a pill in the past, it didn't work. He now uses GLP-1 injections.
Van Ness added, “With everything I've been through publicly and privately in the last two years, I've gained a significant amount of weight, and I'm not feeling good.” “The most important thing is that my binge eating disorder was out of control.”
Jonathan Van Ness
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for NetflixHe continued, “I was constantly making decisions I regretted through compulsive eating and binge eating that left me feeling unwell, depressed, and out of control.”
Van Ness started taking the injections in September, and says he “felt better immediately.”
Hannah Giles, Janelle Brown and more reality TV personalities have been candid about their weight loss since appearing on camera. For her part, Hannah frequently discussed body positivity during Season 7 of Love Is Blind, which aired in October 2024. “I've always struggled with my weight my whole life. Whether you are skinny or you[…]
“For the first time in my life, I was able to control my food portions,” he explained. “It helped me tremendously, and that's part of the reason I wanted to be honest with you about this because I know how important it is to ask for help, and how important asking for help can be life-changing in terms of healing. This time I needed help.”
Van Ness added that he has Dr. Terry Simpsona surgeon and expert in culinary medicine, said:Get nosyThis week's podcast to talk more about weight loss drugs and whether they represent “the future of weight loss and metabolic health” or “just another health trend.”
He added: “I have a lot of questions, so we will reconsider this matter.” “We love you, I love you, thank you for listening, and have a great day.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, visit National Alliance for Eating Disorders website or call their hotline at +1 (866) 662-1235. Text “ALLIANCE” to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.
